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Kenneth Cunningham Obituary
Kenneth "Mr. C" Cunningham of Rockford departed this earthly life Saturday, December 16, 2017, in his home. He was born April 18, 1940, in Georgiana, Alabama; the son of Richard Sr. and Mattie Cunningham. Kenneth lived in Rockford since 1967, coming from Chicago, IL. He married the former LaClede Nelson, April 30, 1960, she preceded him in death. He was employed as a assembler by Chrysler Corporation 31 years before retiring. Kenneth was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He attended school in Alabama. Kenneth leaves to cherish many loving memories, three daughters, Carolyn (Johnny) Ferguson, Miracle Cooper, Demetria (Leroy) Starks; three sons, Alvin Cunningham, Kenneth (Joann) Cunningham and Travis Knutsen-Cunningham; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Creola Davidson, Panzola Gandy and Dorothy Jefferies; brother, Richard Cunningham Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friend, Annie Yancy. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, one sister and brother. Special thanks to Della Crowley, Dr. James Keopsell and staff and Northern IL Hospice.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1720 Perry Bennett Way (former Morgan St.). Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State Street.
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Brb Foote
February 26, 2018
Remembering Kenneth, who use to make us all laugh and have fun with him when we seen him.
Jimmy Tillman
December 25, 2017
To the family, I pray God will bring you comfort in your time of sorry.
Kenna Harper
December 24, 2017
My condolences to the family. Praying for your peace, comfort and strength at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Gladys Smith
December 23, 2017
Our condolences to the family!
We are praying for your strength during
Your sadness over this holiday season.
Blessings,
Living Word Ministries
Robert & Ruby Williams
December 23, 2017
To the Cunningham Family our prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow of a good man.He is now with his beautiful WIFE looking down on you all. Stay strong and stick together family and LOVE EACH OTHER. LOVE YOU ALL EXTENDED FAMILY
Condric Sanders
December 23, 2017
My Condolences to the family.
Condric "Connie" Sanders
December 23, 2017
My condolences to the family.
Robert and Ora Johnson
December 22, 2017
Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki King
December 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The King Family
David & Annette Blakley
December 21, 2017
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
Our sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mr C.
LaToya Porchia-Cole
December 21, 2017
Condolences to the family
My prayers are with you all.
December 21, 2017
Condolences to the Family.
Our prayers are with you
all.
Love The Porchia Family
SHIRLEY edmond
December 20, 2017
MR.CUNNINGHAM I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING.YOU WAS SUCH A NICE MAN WHEN YOU WENT TO OUR CHURCH MT OLIVE.AND I HATED WHEN YOU LEFT .MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY .YOU WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON YOU GOING TO BE TRULY MISSED.[RIP]MR CUNNINGHAM
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